title: Physiology of the LES.
abstract: The purpose of this review is to consider the neuromuscular mechanism of LES contractility both by itself and in relation to the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) complex in order to appreciate the intricacies of EGJ valvular function.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA. monika.kwiatek@gmail.com
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Kwiatek
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Kahrilas
mesh_terms: D003679:Deglutition; D049630:Esophageal Sphincter, Lower / Q000294:innervation / Q000502:physiology*; D004943:Esophagogastric Junction / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D032389:Myocytes, Smooth Muscle / Q000502:physiology; D012018:Reflex